Senator Lankford Statement on the Accident at Vance Air Force Base

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued a statement following an accident at Vance Air Force Base during a routine training mission with two T-38 Talons:

“Our servicemen and women give everything, even their lives, to protect our nation. I am deeply saddened by the deaths of two Airmen at Vance Air Force Base during a training session. I pray for God’s grace and healing as their families walk through this and to all those they serve with as they try to understand the difficult loss of their friend and coworker.

“My office will continue to communicate with personnel at Vance and the Enid community to provide resources and assistance in the days ahead.”

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